Convert pica to barleycorn
Please provide values below to convert pica [pica] to barleycorn [barleycorn], or Convert barleycorn to pica.
1 pica = 0.499999994094 barleycorn. To convert pica to barleycorn, multiply the value by 0.499999994094; to go the other way, divide by it (1 barleycorn = 2.00000002362 pica). Both units measure length and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 pica = 0.499999994094 barleycorn
- 1 barleycorn = 2.00000002362 pica
- 10 pica = 4.99999994094 barleycorn
- 100 pica = 49.9999994094 barleycorn
How to Convert Pica to Barleycorn
1 pica = 0.499999994094488 barleycorn
Example: convert 15 pica to barleycorn:
15 pica = 15 × 0.499999994094488 barleycorn = 7.49999991141732 barleycorn
Pica to Barleycorn Conversion Table
| pica | barleycorn |
|---|---|
| 1 pica | 0.499999994094 barleycorn |
| 2 pica | 0.999999988189 barleycorn |
| 3 pica | 1.49999998228 barleycorn |
| 5 pica | 2.49999997047 barleycorn |
| 10 pica | 4.99999994094 barleycorn |
| 20 pica | 9.99999988189 barleycorn |
| 50 pica | 24.9999997047 barleycorn |
| 100 pica | 49.9999994094 barleycorn |
| 500 pica | 249.999997047 barleycorn |
| 1000 pica | 499.999994094 barleycorn |
Pica
A pica is a unit of typographical measurement equal to 1/6 of an inch.
History/Origin
The pica originated around the mid-18th century. It is a fundamental unit in the point system of typography.
Current Use
The pica is still used in graphic design and printing to measure the width of lines of type and the dimensions of pages.
Barleycorn
A barleycorn is an old English unit of length, equal to one-third of an inch.
History/Origin
The barleycorn was a unit of measurement in medieval England, and was originally based on the length of a grain of barley. It was a fundamental unit from which other units were derived.
Current Use
The barleycorn is an obsolete unit of measurement, but it is still the basis for shoe sizes in English-speaking countries.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 pica in barleycorn?
1 pica (pica) = 0.499999994094 barleycorn (barleycorn).
How do you convert pica to barleycorn?
Multiply the pica value by 0.499999994094. For example, 25 pica × 0.499999994094 = 12.4999998524 barleycorn.
What is 10 pica in barleycorn?
10 pica = 4.99999994094 barleycorn.
Which unit is larger, the pica or the barleycorn?
The barleycorn is the larger unit: 1 pica equals only 0.499999994094 barleycorn.